Western Railway suspends 102 suburban services on January 20 due to Kandivali car shed exit closure and speed restrictions. Officials expect normal operations from January 21 after final clearance.
Central Railway proposes diverting 10 long-distance trains from CSMT and Dadar to LTT and Panvel to free up suburban train slots and improve punctuality. The plan could add 15 extra local services.
Western Railway commissions the 6th Line between Kandivali and Borivali, finishing Phase-I of the Mumbai Central-Borivali project. This new corridor provides a dedicated path for long-distance trains, aiming to reduce congestion and improve punctuality on
Western Railway introduces 12 air-conditioned local train services in Mumbai starting January 26, replacing non-AC trains. Total AC services now reach 121.
Hyderabad police have launched special teams to investigate four chain-snatching incidents reported from city suburbs on Saturday morning. Victims include women aged 40 to 72.
A 55-year-old man died after slipping between train coaches at Thane station, causing major delays. Another accident injured a woman later, disrupting suburban services for hours.
Central Railway introduces 14 new air-conditioned local train services on the CSMT-Panvel Harbour line starting January 26, 2026, replacing existing non-AC services.
Central Railway's passenger earnings hit Rs 5,881 crore in Apr-Dec 2025, a 5% rise. Over 1.2 billion passengers travelled, with suburban and non-suburban networks showing strong growth. Read the full analysis.
Western Railway cancels 120 suburban services on Jan 12 & 13, 2026, for sixth line work between Kandivali-Borivali. Plan your commute as part of a 30-day block period.
A Bengaluru commercial court dismissed L&T's plea to restrain K-RIDE from invoking bank guarantees worth Rs 59.8 crore for the suburban rail project. The firm can seek relief from an arbitral tribunal. Read the full details.
Delays in land acquisition by KIADB and failure to clear encroachments by SWR are crippling the Bengaluru Suburban Rail Project. Costs have skyrocketed from ₹1,470 crore to ₹5,000 crore. Read the full report.
H-1B and H-4 visa holders face major delays due to new social media vetting in India. Experts warn against travel for stamping, advise preparing for a long stay. Read more.
A Rs 381 crore shortfall from the Telangana government has derailed Hyderabad's MMTS Phase-II. Completed tracks lie unused, affecting suburban rail expansion. Read why commuters are frustrated.
Mumbai's busy Virar-Churchgate railway corridor is halfway through installing the indigenous KAVACH safety system. The Rs 67-crore project aims to prevent collisions and is on track for a September completion. Read more about this major safety upgrade.
Western Railway's 60-km Virar-Churchgate corridor is getting the indigenous KAVACH safety system, with 50% work complete. The Rs 67 crore project aims to cut accidents and will be operational by September 2026. Read more.
Western Railway to conduct critical safety tests for 18-car local trains on the Virar-Dahanu Road section. Results will determine future deployment to ease peak-hour congestion. Read the full details.
Western Railway's ticket checking drives from April-Dec 2025 recovered Rs 155.46 crore in fines, a 49% jump. Mumbai suburban section contributed Rs 41.26 crore. Read more about the crackdown.
Mumbai's suburban rail sees a 7% drop in fatalities in 2025, but 2,287 deaths underscore a persistent safety emergency. Track crossing and overcrowding remain top killers.
Mumbai's suburban railways saw over 6 daily deaths in 2025, with 2,287 fatalities. Track crossing remains the top killer. Activists blame unchecked development and lack of transport alternatives. Read the full report.
The Bengaluru suburban rail project faces a massive cost escalation of Rs 1,000 crore while progress remains slow. Get the latest details on the cabinet's approval.
Mumbai GRP establishes round-the-clock helpdesks at all suburban railway stations for visible policing and emergency aid. New SOP ensures commuter assistance for security, lost items, and medical emergencies.
Amazon grants remote work until March 2 for employees stuck in India due to H-1B visa delays, but with major restrictions on coding and decision-making. Read how US policy changes impact tech giants.
New York's B train is the city's tardiest subway line for second year, with 78.5% on-time average. L train leads punctuality. Discover which lines to avoid for New Year's Eve.
Central Railway celebrated a landmark 2025 with record passenger numbers, revenue, and freight. It marked 100 years of electrification and pioneered KAVACH trials. Read about its transformative year.
Heavy fog across North India causes major train delays, severe overcrowding at Jaipur station. Key trains like Jodhpur-Howrah Express running late. Read the full report on the travel crisis.
Railways ministry approves 32.46 km quadrupling project between Badlapur and Karjat under MUTP-3B to ease congestion and boost safety. Project to be completed in 3-4 years.
MRVC commissions IIT Bombay to benchmark suburban rail costs against Metro, focusing on passenger-kilometre cost, energy use & long-term financial viability for MMR.
Residents of Chennai's Pattabiram face daily commute nightmares due to severely reduced bus services, forcing reliance on trains and risky bike rides. Learn about the community's struggle and official responses.
Mumbai's Central and Western Railways will launch 749 additional suburban services by 2030, enabled by new coaching terminals at Panvel, Kalyan, Parel, and LTT. This expansion aims to reduce overcrowding and improve commuter reliability.
A scheduled mega block on Mumbai's Central Line from Mulund to Matunga allowed for crucial track, signal, and overhead equipment maintenance. Services are set to resume post-block, promising safer commutes.